“Perhaps unfortunately, how we present ourselves is part of our branding and marketing,” she wrote in a message to Courtney, which Courtney then shared on Instagram. “You were certainly marketing yourself differently than you are now, which seems to be working for you.”

She added, “I wish you luck in your endeavors. If something I said, upset or stuck with you, I’m sorry. Perhaps our conversation did contribute to the positive path that you embarked on.”